Annapurna Base Camp Trek-10 Days | ABC Trek Via Ghorepani Poon Hill-2023/2024

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Trip at a Glance

Trip code

NNTR-1011

Duration

16 Days

Max. Altitude

4130.00m

Level

MODERATE

Starts at

Kathmandu

Ends at

Kathmandu

Accomodation

3-Star Hotel In Kathmandu & Pokhara. Best available Guesthouses during the Trek

Meals

Breakfast in Kathmandu & Pokhara and All food (Breakfast, Tea break, Lunch & Dinner) during the trek

Transportation

Airport/Bus Station Hotel by private tourist vehicle. Kathmandu-Pokhara by deluxe tourist Bus

Trip Route

Kathmandu-Pokhara-Tikhedunga-Ghorepani-Tadapani-Chhomrong-Dhovan-Deurali-ABC-Bamboo-Jhinu Danda-Pokhara-Kathmandu.

Highlights

Trek into the heart of the Annapurna massive
Pass through the beautiful farming villages of Ghandruk and Chhomrong
Rest and recover your weary muscles in the natural hot springs at Jhinu Danda
Challenge yourself for one of the most scenic and wonderful treks in the world
Witness the impressive high mountain peaks like Dhaulagiri, Annapurna 1st, Annapurna South, Machhapuchre, Himchuli, and many more
Trek through everlasting rivers with countless suspension bridges
Spectacular mountains and Glassier views from Annapurna base camp

Overview

Annapurna base camp trek also is also known as Annapurna Century Trek, One of the most classic, short, and medium grade trek something that everyone should try once. This trekking route takes you by foot to some of the most famous farming villages, landscapes, River valley, and 2 of the 8 tallest peaks in the world. Annapurna Base Camp lies at the altitude of 4,130m / 13,550 ft above sea level. MBC and ABC offer stunning natural panorama, incredible views of all Annapurna Himalayan Range with everlasting Annapurna Glassier. We also pass by the stunning Poon Hill at the altitude of 3210 meters; the most impressive Mountain View spots in Nepal. Poon Hill offers a Remarkable natural panorama, enchanting views of Mt Annapurna South (7,219m / 23,684 ft), Mt Dhaulagiri (8,167m / 26,794 ft), Mt Machhapuchhre (6,997m / 22,956), Mt Hiunchuli (6,441/ 21,132 ft), and many more with a sunrise view in the morning. You would not find this kind of perfect naturally blended and blessed trekking trip all around the world.

Your trek starts from Kathmandu with a beautiful flight/ ride to the lake city Pokhara. Then a 1:30 hour drive will bring you to the trekking starting point Nayapul. From Nayapul we start our trek through beautiful rice, maize, and millet farms of locals. The main trail leads to Birethanti after which we reach Sudami. The next stop is Hile which eventually leads us to Tikhedhunga on the bank of Bharaudi Khola. Climbing through the 3500 stone steps, booming rhododendron forests, and the old oak trees; we aim for Ulleri that is at the height of 2050m. A final push to reach Nangethanti, and a few more hours of huffing and puffing will bring us to Ghorepani.

You may have often heard people saying that after you die, you see the heavenly light, but you won’t have to go such lengths as dying to see that heavenly light. At the Poon hill (3,210m / 10,531 ft), as the sun peeks out from the majestic mountains, you will see the light. You will see the rays from heaven shine right at you. Mountains including Dhaulagiri, Annapurna South, Fishtail, Annapurna I, and many more will shine along with the morning sun. This journey then takes us to the absolutely beautiful and stunning village of Tadapani and the next day, A steep descent takes us to the Kimrong Khola. After another steep ascent from Kimrong Khola, it’s a gentle walk to Chhomrong.

Chhomrong is a beautiful farming village located on the lap of the giant Annapurna massive. We descend via 2,500 stone steps and cross the bridge above Chhomrong Khola. From here it is an uphill climb to Sinuwa. Next, we pass through a beautiful forest to Kuldihar followed by an easy downhill walk to Bamboo. We pass through a bamboo forest which is damp and cold then ascends steadily with a few steep sections. It is only after reaching Himalaya Hotel that the forest opens up and we are out in the sun again with astounding views of the glacial river below. It is a steep climb up through a much drier forest before reaching Hinku Cave. The vegetation is sparser, allowing magical views of the valley, the river below, and the sheer rock-face cliffs above with bands of wispy waterfalls. Then to dream Annapurna Base Camp.

Climb gently through a river bed then over a steep trail over to the mountainside. The hike from Bagar to Machhapuchhre Base Camp is somewhat strenuous. From Machhapuchhre base camp, we get excellent views of the majestic Machhapuchhre along with Mt. Hiunchuli, Annapurna South, Annapurna I, Annapurna III, Gandharvachuli, and Gangapurna which is certainly a rewarding experience. The vegetation disappears on our way to ABC and the path widens as we enter the Annapurna sanctuary. From here, we get sensational views of the near-vertical south face of Annapurna towering above us. The sanctuary boasts of a dynamic view without anything impeding the 360-degree panorama. From the base camp, we again get to savor mesmerizing views of the Machhapuchhre, Annapurna South, Annapurna I, Hiunchuli, and many other peaks.

From the Annapurna base camp, we retrace our steps to Bamboo. This is mostly downhill, so it shouldn’t be very difficult. Besides, we will always have the company of the extraordinary landscape to cheer us up. from Bamboo, it is an uphill trek to Sinewa followed by a downhill walk to Chhomrong Khola. Then we climb the stone steps to Chhomrong. The trail then descends to Jhinu Danda, where we will be resting for the night. This day we will have an opportunity to enjoy the hot springs which is just a 15-20 minute downhill walk from Jhinu Danda to recover your weary muscles in the natural hot springs. Walking downhill from Jhinu Danda to the new bridge and Nepali flat we will then reach Syaulibazar after 3 hours. Out trek finally comes to an end after we reach Nayapul, from where we drive back to Pokhara. This whole trip will always remain in the most sacred part of your heart, you will always cherish these memories and you will want to make more of them. Happy Trekking

Outline Itinerary

Our suggested itinerary starting from Kathmandu and ending at Kathmandu for 12 days offers most of the great things this trek has to offers to the trekkers. If you are short of time or don’t want to do all of it you should look for NNTR's Annapurna base camp for 9 days. We will be more than happy to know your preference and or the style of traveling. Just let us know how we can help you to customize and make this trek wonderful.

Day	Itinerary	Elevation in Meter / Feet	Trekking / Walking
1	Arrive in Kathmandu	1,400m / 4,600 ft	30m Drive
2	Sightseeing tour of Kathmandu valley	1,400m / 4,600 ft	5-6 hr Drive
3	Drive/flight to Pokhara	822m / 2,697 ft	6 hr Drive/40 m Flight
4	Pokhara - Nayapul – Tikhedunga	1,550m / 5,085 ft	1:30 hr drive/3-4 hr Trek
5	Trek to Ghorepani	2,850m / 9,351 ft	5-6 hr Trek
6	Hike p to Poon Hill (3,210m / 10,531 ft) and Trek to Tadapani	2,700m / 8,859 ft	6-7 hr Trek
7	Trek to Chhomrong	2,170m / 7,120 ft	4-5 hr Trek
8	Trek to Dobhan	2,455m / 8,055 ft	5-6 hr Trek
9	Trek to Deurali	3,250m / 10,662 ft	4-5 hr Trek
10	Trek to MBC (3,700 /12,139 ft) to ABC	4,130m / 13,550 ft	5-6 hr Trek
11	Trek to Bamboo	2,310m / 7,579 ft	5-6 hr Trek
12	Trek to Jhinu dada	1,760m / 5,774 ft	4-5 hr Trek
13	Trek to Nayapul and drive to Pokhara	822m / 2,697 ft	4-5 hr Trek/1:30 hr Drive
14	Drive/flight to Kathmandu	1,400m / 4,600 ft	6 hr Drive/40 m Flight
15	Final departure		30m Drive

Accommodation in Annapurna Base Camp Trek

Nowadays in the Annapurna Base Camp Trek have many different category hotels from normal teahouses to Luxury hotels. they are providing the room with attached bathrooms and a hot shower. These luxury Accomodatations are available just until Chhomrong Village. After Chhomrong Village, teahouses have comfortable shared toilet and washing facilities. There is nothing like falling asleep after a long day on the trails to a panoramic display of mountains outside your bedroom window. On the inside, the accommodation is simple, yet clean, cozy, and functional. The rooms usually include single-sized beds with comfortable sheets, pillows, and blankets. All the Accommodation for your trek and tour is twin sharing basis. If you wish to get a single supplement it will be available in Kathmandu and lower elevation of the trekking area but it might be difficult to get them in higher elevations in peak seasons.

Food in Annapurna Base Camp Trek

During the Annapurna Base Camp Trek, you can enjoy traditional Nepali food “Daal Bhaat”, which is a platter of boiled rice, curry, Greens, lentil soup, and pickles is available everywhere, as well as many types of International (Indian, Chinese, Italian, Continental, Tibetan, etc) foods.

For breakfast, you can choose items of bread, eggs, porridge, muesli, Corn flakes, pancake, hash browns, fries, Chapati, etc. The lunch and dinner menu is the same, which includes items of some vegetables and meats (limited option), spaghetti, pizza, noodles, sandwich, burgers, Soup, momo, etc are common foods. The fruit is rare and you don’t find any seafood items on the menu.

You can also find simple choices of hot beverages that include different types of tea, coffee, hot chocolate, hot lemon with Ginger and honey, etc. In some places, you can also find a simple dessert menu that includes apple pie, chocolate roll, custard, and pudding. Breakfast and Dinner we will take wherever we stay and the Lunch we will take on the way to our Destinations.

Our Trekking Team for Annapurna Base Camp Trekking

Your safety is our first priority. To make your dream adventure come true and successful there will be 1 professional trekking leader/guide, 1 assistance trekking guide (1 assistance trekking guide for every 7 trekkers), and support staff / Sherpa porters (1 support staff for every 2 trekkers). These arrangements will make sure that if anybody on the group gets any issue (emergency return, Altitude sickness, physical damage, sickness, etc) in the middle of the trek and can’t continue rest of the group can still go ahead as planned as to the destinations.

Best Time for Annapurna Base Camp Trek

For the Annapurna Base Camp Trek, Spring (March, April, May) and Autumn (September, October, November) are the best months. The air, freshly washed by the monsoon rain, is crystal clear, stunning mountain scenery, and the weather is still comfortably warm. Although Annapurna Base Camp Trek can be taken during winter and monsoon too, but the cold can be bitter and dangerous at high altitudes, trekking trails above Deurali village meters are usually blocked by heavy snowfall. And the trails can be slippery due to the monsoon rain, Nepal’s famous Juka (leeches) are an un-pleasant feature of the wet season, but with care, trekking can still be possible and there are certainly fewer trekkers on the trail.

Views from Annapurna Base Camp

Name of the Mountain	Height
Annapurna I	8,091m / 26,545 ft
Annapurna South	7,219m / 23,684 ft
Bhara Shikhar	7,647m / 25088 ft
Tharpu Chuli/Tent Peak	5,695 m / 18,684 ft
Annapurna III	7,555m / 24,786 ft
Gandharba Chuli	6,248m / 20,498 ft
Machhapuchhre / Fishtail	6,997m / 22,956 ft
Hiunchuli	6,441m / 21,132 ft

For more detail please visit the FAQ section below the package

Trip Itinerary

Day

Arrive in Kathmandu (1,400m / 4,600 ft)

Upon your arrival in Kathmandu, our representative from Namaste Nepal Trekking & Research Hub will pick you up from the airport. He will be displaying a NNTR sideboard outside the airport terminal. Transfer to the selected hotel. In the afternoon the pre-trip meeting will be holding at our office. During this meeting we will introduce your trek and or tour leader/guide, so please make sure that you ask all the questions and concerns. For the meeting please make sure you bring your passport, 2 copies of passport size photos, and your travel insurance policy copy (if you haven’t sent it by email before). And sign the legally binding trip form as well as the non-liability disclaimer. Then head out and visit one of Kathmandu's cultural highlights. In the evening, the tourist hub of Thamel is a good place to grab your first meal, with a variety of restaurants to chose from offering both Western and local Nepali dishes.

Day

Sightseeing tour of Kathmandu valley (1,400m / 4,600 ft)

After breakfast, your sightseeing tour of Kathmandu valley will start. You will have a professional tour guide with a private vehicle. Today you will visit the following cultural wonders of Kathmandu valley:

Swambhunath Stupa/Monkey temple:

Is an ancient religious architecture atop a hill in the Kathmandu Valley, Swayambhunath is among the oldest religious sites in Nepal. The Swayambhunath consists of a stupa and a variety of shrines and temples. A Tibetan monastery, museum, and library are more recent additions. And we can see the 360-degree view of Kathmandu valley. This will be a good way to start your day with

Pashupatinath Temple:

Pashupatinath Temple is one of the most important and significant Hindu temples of Lord Shiva in the world. Located on the bank of the holy Bagmati River near the airport. The major temple is strictly for Hindus only even though you are not allowed to go inside the main temple you can clearly see the temple and the activities from the other bank of the river.

Boudhanath Stupa:

Another UNESCO World Heritage site; Boudhanath another holiest site of Kathmandu valley. It was built in the 5th century with pairs of eyes in all 4 directions keeping an eternal watch over the people and their doings.

Patan durbar square:

City of Fine Arts Patan; The ancient royal palace of Patan faces magnificent Durbar Square. This concentrated mass of temples is perhaps the most visually stunning display of Newari architecture to be seen in Nepal. The historic monument which describes the oldest architecture of Nepal is Patan durbar square, Temple construction in the square went into overdrive during the Malla period (14th to 18th centuries).

Kathmandu Durbar Square:

After finished sightseeing in Patan on the way to your hotel, our driver will drop you at Kathmandu Durbar Square (only if you are staying at Thamel) from where you can walk back to Thamel through the narrow and oldest open street market of Asan. In Kathmandu durbar square you can see the following:

-Pagoda style temples which were made twelve to eighteen centuries
-An ancient royal palace with a museum
-Kashthamandap (which named the city Kathmandu)
-Living Goddess Kumari
-Black Bhairava (God of death)

Day

Drive / flight to Pokhara (822m / 2,697 ft)

Your trekking guide will pick you up from your hotel and take you to the bus station/airport. On the way catch the great view of the Himalayas, the countryside of Nepal, cross a lot of alpine forests, many green hills, and riverside. Pokhara offers magnificent views of Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, Machhapuchhare, Annapurna, and Lamjung Himal. In the evening boating in the Fewa lake and hike up to world peace Stupa for Sunset view over the Pokhara valley and the beautiful Annapurna massif.

A perfect starting for your trek!

Day

Drive from Pokhara to Nayapul, and Trek to Tikhedunga (1,550m / 5,085 ft)

After morning Breakfast, we will start our journey to the mystical land of the Annapurna massive. Drive 1.30 hours from Pokhara will bring us to Nayapul; a Trekking starting point. After a short 15-20 minute walk along the banks of the Modi Khola, we reach Birethanti (1,015m / 3,330 ft) a large village with many shops and hotels. From there, the trail continues through the village and follows the north bank of the Bhurungdi Khola valley. The trail climbs steadily up the side of the valley to Hille at 1,495m and after a short climb, we reach Tikhedhunga at (1,550m / 5,085 ft). Today’s walk is relatively short and easy.

Day

Trek to Ghorapani (2,850m / 9,351 ft)

Our second and interesting day of the trek! We move on towards 3,500 stone steeps climbing to Ulleri, a large Magar and Poon village at an altitude of 2,070m /6,791 ft. The trail ascends more gently from this point, we will walk through a Ulleri village to get Banthanthi for a nice cup of tea and again walk through fine forests of oak and rhododendrons to Nangathanti for fulfilling Lunch. 1:30 hours from Nangathanti we will reach Ghorepani. Ghorepani is popular for the Poonhill hike which presents a spectacular view of the sunrise and a superb panoramic view of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountain range

Day

Hike p to Poon Hill (3,210m / 10,531 ft) and Trek to Tadapani (2,700m / 8,859 ft)

Today one of the most special day of our trek. Very early in the morning, we hike up to Poon hill about an hour for the sunrise view. Poon hill offers a wide range of Himalayan panorama of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Lamjung Himal, and Manaslu. The most impressive Mountain View spot in Nepal. After enjoying the sunrise view we will trek back to Ghorepani for our breakfast. Then we make a climb along ridges and through pine and rhododendron forests to Deurali (2,960m /9,711 ft). After that, we descend to the Banthanti for lunch, then we trek 30 min down to cross a small river and take 1-hour climb to reach beautiful Tadapani for the night.

Day

Trek to Chhomrong (2,170m / 7,120 ft)

Tadapani Also, a good place to have a closer look at the Annapurna massive with a hot cup of tea in the morning. Leaving Tadapani, we descend steep downhill through the rhododendron forests and small farming villages like Chuile, Burjung. after crossing the river we start climbing, and then the trail eases as we reach Gurjung which is the small farming village of Gurung people, After having lunch here its an easy walk to Chommrong at an elevation of (2,170m / 7,120 ft).

Day

Trek to Dobhan (2,455m / 8,055 ft)

Our day starts after a good breakfast with the mountain view. Stone steps from Chhomrong drop down to Chhomrong Khola, where we cross a suspension bridge. Then we take a steep climb up lower Sinuwa than to upper Sinuwa for the tea break. After a short walk along the jungle, followed by an easy downhill, we reach Bamboo for lunch. Passing the damp bamboo forest, we take the step towards Dovan, the bottom of a Modi river gorge. Not much to see here today.

Day

Trek to Deurali (3,250m / 10,662 ft)

The trek from Dovan to Himalaya is a silent one as big noises are not allowed in the jungle in regard to temple sites along the way. The route first comprises bamboo forests and then changes to rhododendron forests and contains plenty of waterfalls and streams. Upon reaching Himalaya, clearings appear and Glacier Rivers are visible along the trail as we ascend to Hinku cave. After a short walk, the trail first drops to the river and then ascending again to reach Deurali that offers exotic views of the valley below. We are again up in the open sky. From Deurali we can see beautiful views of Machhapuchre and Gangapurna.

Day

Trek to MBC (3,700 /12,139 ft) to ABC (4,130m / 13,550 ft)

Today is the final and most important day of our trekking. From Deurali, the trail passes through a bank of Modi River, and after a tedious climb, we reach Machhapuchhre Base Camp (MBC). Surrounded by snowcapped mountains on all sides, views of Annapurna, Machhapuchhre, Gangapurna, Himchuli, etc are very rewarding. We take another 2-3 hours up from MBC to reach Annapurna Base Camp. The way to ABC is wider with scanty vegetation. Mountain View unveils to clarity.

Annapurna Base Camp gives an awe-inspiring view of the mountains including 10th Highest mountain in the world Mt Annapurna I (8,091m / 26,545 ft), and Annapurna South (7,219m / 23,684 ft), Bhara Shikhar (7,647m / 25088 ft), Tharpu Chuli/Tent Peak (5,695 m / 18,684 ft), Annapurna III (7,555m / 24,786ft), Gandharba Chuli (6,248m / 20,498 ft), Machhapuchhre / Fishtail (6,997m / 22,956 ft), Hiunchuli (6,441/ 21,132 ft) and many more.

Day

Trek to Bamboo (2,310m / 7,579 ft)

After enjoying a beautiful sunrise view from ABC, we head back following the same trail through MBC, Deurali, Himalaya, Dovan, and all the way to Bamboo. Today the trail drops by 1,700m to the bank of Modi River to Bamboo at (2,310m / 7,579 ft) where we will stay for the night.

Day

Trek to Jhinu dada (1,760m / 5,774 ft)

We follow the same trail until Chommrong. Down to Chhomrong Khola and climb the stone steps for lunch. From Chomrong the trail descends very steeply to the Jhinu danda where they have natural hot spring. Jhinu dada is known for its natural Hot Spring where you can take a relaxing bath. The spring is a 20 min walk from the guesthouse on the bank of Modi River.

Day

Trek to Nayapul and drive to Pokhara (822m / 2,697 ft)

From Jhinu Danda we trek along the right side of Modi River for 4 to 5 hours to Birethanti which can be considered one of the best and the most relaxing walks of the entire trek. We reach Nayapul then a 1:30 hour drive will take us back to Pokhara.

Day

Drive/flight to Kathmandu (1,400m / 4,600 ft)

We will take an early morning deluxe tourist bus/afternoon flight to Kathmandu. If you have time and interested in extending the trip, White water rafting, Chitwan jungle safari, visit Lumbini: Birthplace of Lord Buddha, paragliding, sightseeing will be ideal.

Upon your arrival in Kathmandu, Transfer to the selected hotel. In the evening to celebrate the successful completion of our journey, the farewell dinner will be served in a traditional Nepalese restaurant with cultural performances

Day

Final departure

Your adventure to Nepal comes to the end today! It’s time to say goodbye to Nepal until the Next Time! Enjoy your last moments in Kathmandu, a city stroll, and or souvenir shopping. NNTR representative will meet you at your hotel and drive you to the airport for your return flight home. On the way to your home, you have plenty of time to plan your next adventure in the wonderful land of the mystic Himalayas.

Inclusions

What is included?

All Airport hotel transfer by private vehicle
3 night 3-star hotel in Kathmandu
The welcome and farewell dinners in Kathmandu
2 night 3-star hotel in Pokhara
Kathmandu - Pokhara - Kathmandu by Deluxe tourist Bus.
Pokhara - Nayapul - Pokhara by Private tourist vehicle
All the twin sharing accommodation during the trek
All the meals (Breakfast, Tea break, Lunch and Dinner) with seasonal fruits during the trek.
All necessary paperwork and permits(TIMS and National park entrance)
All government and local taxes
An experienced English speaking trekking guide,
Assistant trekking guide (1 assistant trekking guide for every 7 trekkers ),
And Sherpa porters/Support staff (1 Support staff for every 2 trekkers) including their salary, insurance, equipment, transports food and lodging.

What isn't included?

Nepal visas fee (lowest fee available is for a 15-day visa costing 30$/person)
International airfare to and from Kathmandu
Excess luggage charges
Extra night accommodating in Kathmandu/Pokhara (if in case of early return from mountain then the scheduled itinerary)
Travel and rescue insurance
Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, personal drinks, battery charge, bottle or boiling water, hot shower, wifi and or internet, etc)
Tips for guides and porters

Complimentary

Down jacket and seasonal sleeping bag (to be returned after completion of the trip).
Namaste Nepal’s duffle bag
Namaste Nepal’s T-shirt
Trekking map
Trekking Pools (to be returned after completion of the trip).
A self-sufficient medical first aid kit containing vital medications.
Company branded water bottle with purification tablets
Solar panel for battery charging in the mountain
Oximeter to check your pulse and oxygen saturation and heart rate twice daily (Very useful to check AMS symptoms)
hand sanitizer and face mask

Date & Price

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Reviews

Poon Hill and ABC trek I initially went trekking with Rajan on the Poon Hill circuit and enjoyed it so much I immediately embarked on the ABC trek straight afterwards. He is an unbeatable guide - kind, warm, caring and extremely knowledgeable - and made my time in Nepal completely unforgettable. I was traveling alone and felt so lucky to have found such a great companion and guide for my adventures. I can't recommend his company highly enough.

Lizzy Mansfield

United Kingdom

Rachan, He is a professional trekking guide. We are very impressed with this trip. If there is a chance we will return to you again.

Thanya Th

Thailand

Annapurna Base Camp trek- amazing experience! Two friends and I did the 10 day Annapurna Base Camp trek with Rajan in 2013. He was amazing. He knew the area well, was calm, had a great sense of humour. He was a great asset to the trip, and I'd recommend him to any friends interested in visiting Nepal.

Claude jessie

New Zealand

This trek was outstanding & has provided some of my best-ever traveling memories. We managed to secure Rajan as our guide, the man behind the genius machine that is Namaste Trekking & he was a complete delight. Along with his partner in crime & fellow mountaineering sidekick Prakash, my friend & I had a experience of a lifetime trekking to Annapurna Base Camp. Rajan’s English was immaculate & provided fascinating knowledge of Nepal & the history of the Himalayas. Along with being well-humored, thoughtful & caring he would always have our needs & concerns met in an effortlessly laid-back manner. Rajan arranged all travel, permits & accommodation for us & was able to give us some excellent recommendations of Nepal for the rest of our trip. I cannot wait to book my next trek with Rajan.

Doug Russal

United Kingdom

An unforgettable experience - made friends for life This was by far and away one of the best experiences I’ve ever had. If I’m honest, I don’t think it would’ve been quite the same trip if it wasn’t for Rajan & his team at Namaste Nepal Trekking & Research Hub. Not only is everything so well planned and prepared but the kind, caring and thoughtful nature of Rajan and our porter Prakash made our trip extra special. We bonded with both of these guys, forming a strong fun team, even when our trek ended we arranged to spend more time with them after as we had so much fun. Every day was both a different challenge and a new route. With stunning views and well-planned pacing - we got to make the most out of every day and never felt too exhausted, thanks to Rajan’s unique knowledge of the mountains. Only on the last 2 days out of 10 do you walk back the way you came. I couldn’t recommend it more if you’re to book a trekking guide this is the place to do it.

Elliot

United Kingdom

Doug Russal

United Kingdom

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of accommodation I can get in the Annapurna Base Camp Trek?

For this trek, you will be staying in 3-star category hotels in Kathmandu for 3 nights and in Pokhara for 2 nights with breakfast and best available teahouses during the trek. Nowadays in the lower elevation of Annapurnareason are providing a room with attach bathrooms we will try our best! However, teahouses in some places only have shared toilet and washing facilities. All the Accommodation for your trek and tour is twin sharing basis. If you wish to get a single supplement it will be available in Kathmandu, Pokhara, and lower elevation of the trekking area but it might be difficult to get them in higher elevations in peak seasons.

When is best time for the Annapurna Base Camp Trek?

Normally Spring (March, April, May) and Autumn (September, October, November) are the best months for High altitude treks in Nepal. The air, freshly washed by the monsoon rain, is crystal clear, stunning mountains scenery, and the weather is still comfortably warm. Although many trekking trips into the lower altitude can be taken during winter and monsoon too, but the cold can be bitter and dangerous at the high altitude, trekking trails above 4000 meters is usually blocked by the heavy snowfall. And the trails can be slippery due to the monsoon rain, Nepal’s famous Juka (leeches) are an un-pleasant feature of the wet season, but with the care, trekking can still be possible and there are certainly fewer trekkers on the trail.

What kind of food I can get in the Annapurna Base Camp Trek ?

During this trip, you can enjoy traditional Nepali food most common “Dhal Bhat” as well as many types of International (Indian, Chinese, Italian, Continental, Tibetan, etc) foods. Breakfast and Dinner we will take wherever we stay and the Lunch we will take on the way to our Destinations. A farewell dinner will be served during your stay in Kathmandu. Your all breakfasts (15 breakfasts), 13 lunches, and 14 dinners with seasonable fruits during the trek are included in this package.

What about your company trekking team for my Annapurna Base Camp Trek?

Your safety is our first priority. To make your dream adventure success there will be 1 professional trekking leader/guide, 1 assistance trekking guide (1 assistance trekking guide for every 7 trekkers), and support staff / Sherpa porters (1 support staff for every 2 trekkers). These arrangements will make sure that if anybody on the group gets any issue (emergency return, Altitude sickness, physical damage, sickness, etc) in the middle of the trek and can’t continue rest of the group can still go ahead as planned as to the destinations.

Will the porter/Support staff carry my bag-pack? and how much can he carry?

Yes, we will organize the support staff to carry your backpack. Every single trekking package on our website includes a 1 support staff for every 2 trekkers. He can carry max 25 kg for 2 trekkers. Trekking in The Himalayas is challenging and even very harder if you are carrying your backpack by yourself. It will be much easier and enjoyable if you take support staff to carry your backpack. You can only worry about your day pack with you and enjoy every single moment of your Himalayan day with stunning scenery.

What about the drinking water during the Annapurna Base Camp Trek ?

In Annapurna Base Camp trek they have a safe drinking water project to avoid Plastic uses in the mountains. So they have safe drinking water which is purified by in the water purification station. Every single guesthouse and tea shop has this water where you can buy. You should have a water bottle with you to fill up. They also have boiled water or filtered water everywhere along the trekking trails. Some villages also have water purification filterer systems such as Katadyn, Kent, or similar. You can also use normal water after prepared with water purification tablets.

What happens if there any medical emergency and or I get altitude sickness?

Anything can happen anytime during the trek. All of our group leaders, guides, and assistance guides are trained for first aid, High altitude risk Management, and are prepared to deal with the most common problems or injuries you may get on a trek. Apart from that in the case of any emergency or Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS), your guide will let us know immediately. Namaste Nepal Trekking & Research Hub will be there for you to assist your Rescue if needed. In a few places in this trek, There are health posts which have been serving by foreign doctors and local professionals. We will help you to get there to get treatment and get back to the capital. NNTR trekking team is ready to ensure your safety anytime during the trek even to carry you down to a safer place.

Are there any extra costs that I have to prepare on top of the package price?

This package, you will find that most of the things are included. However, we suggest you estimate $ 10 to $15 per person per day as your miscellaneous expenses.

Following are the major expenses they are extra on top of the package price.

Lunches and Dinners in Kathmandu and or before start the trek: Except the welcome and farewell dinners in Kathmandu, your lunch and dinners are not included, from the day you start the trek everything will be included, check your quote to see which meals are included.

Drinking-Water: drinking water for your entire trip is not included in our package. We are Eco-friendly Trekking Company, we encourage you to keep mountains safe from garbage and use the reusable bottles and water purification tablets.

Other Drunks: Every meal included in the itinerary comes with a cup of tea or coffee, Apart from that any of your hot/cold drinks will be your own.

Overweight backpack: NNTR provides 1 support staff for every 2 trekkers, if one of your backpacks weighs more than 15 kg, you will need to pay a bit extra to compensate your porter or get another porter.

Tips for your guide and support staff.

Optional extra expenses on your guesthouses: Nowadays most of the famous trekking trails of Nepal have got the internet and electricity asses, it is normal for guesthouses to charge extra for wifi and battery charging, most of the guesthouse offers hot showers (or hot buckets), you will have to pay extra for the shower too.

Do I need to get travel and rescue insurance?

Yes, you need to get a good travel and rescue insurance. Your safety is our major concern, we strongly recommend you to buy comprehensive travel insurance for trekking in Nepal. Your policy should cover your trek, tour, and the extra time you are going to spend in Nepal including helicopter evacuation. Trekking in Nepal can be really dangerous, especially in high altitudes. If you get any emergency we will be able to act fast when you have a good insurance policy. It’s easy to request fast for emergency assistance.

Is there any medicine to avoid AMS?

Yes, they have medicine for altitude sickness. It called Acetazolamide. It’s well known by its trade name Diamox. It’s used for prevention and the treatment of altitude sickness. As it is a prescription medicine, we are unable to provide this herein Nepal. Please talk with your doctor before you leave home. During the trek, there is some local medicine as well be available to prevent yourself for altitude sickness. Ginger Lemon Honey Tea, Garlic Soup, and Hot water are the one we believe the local medicine which can help you to avoid altitude sickness. The best medicine is to acclimatize your body and climb slow. If there any symptoms stop climbing and descend immediately. Please read our full Faq for more details about the Altitude Mountain Sickness.

What is the altitude of Annapurna Base Camp ?

The altitude of Annapurna base camp is 4130 meters/13,550 feet above the sea label.

Do I need crampons in Annapurna Base Camp Trek?

No, Normally for this Annapurna Base camp trek you don't need the Crampons. it will be ideal if you are trekking in the wintertime. In the winter trail from Deurali to Annapurna base camp is normally covered with snow. The Crampons can be very useful in this part of the trek.

What if I cancel the trip? What is your cancellation policy?

We know unexpected things happen at unexpected times. If some unfortunate happens and you need to change your plans you can simply write us an email or message us. If you give us enough time we will try our best to assist your unfortunate. We can normally postpone your trip and apply your advance payment for any time in the future. The fund transfer process from Nepal to another country takes a long time because we need to prepare all the documents and take permission from the Central Bank of Nepal. That’s the main reason we encourage all of you to Postpone the trip and use the credit in the future. If you need to cancel your trip completely, we, unfortunately, are unable to give you a full refund. You will be charged by 30% of the package price as a cancellation charge.

Is there Electricity, Hot shower, and WIFI during the Annapurna Base Camp Trek?

Yes, most of the guesthouses in this Annapurna base camp trek have electricity, hot shower, and WiFi for the electricity, every village has a Micro-Hydro station which produces enough electricity for them and some villages are connected to the government electricity supply line, and for the hot shower, every guesthouse has solar panels and the gas tankless water heater in Annapurna base camp in case of the bad weather, they might not have enough electricity to charge your phone or the camera battery. Make sure you get charged everything in the previous place because of Annapurna base camp relay on only the solar panel.

Could you give me some information about the group leaders/trekking guide?

Trekking in the land of the mystical Himalaya is a big deal for many people around the globe. Choosing the right company and the right guide is also the big challenge you put your complete trust in a Stanger Guide for your biggest adventure. It’s not the decision to be taken lightly. We have been there and understand how important it is to have a professional and best trekking Leader or Guide for your Adventure in Nepal. We are very careful for that your guide needs to speak good English, Knowledgeable, very experienced in the field, friendly and good discussion maker. All of our group leaders and guides are highly experienced, professional, and have been selected based on their technical proficiency proven safety recodes, good judgment, patience, and awesome personalities. They easily acclimate themselves to the high altitudes with nil difficulty this is why they can provide better services without becoming a casualty themselves. All of our guides have had many kinds of different trainings to be a professional Guide. Among them some of they are:

• Trekking Guide Tanning

• Tour Guide Training

• First-Aid Training

• Mountaineering training

• High Altitude Risk Management Training

• Bird Watching Training

What is the total distance of the Annapurna Base Camp Trek?

You can start the Annapurna base camp trek in many different ways. According to the above itinerary, the walking distance of the Annapurna base camp trek is about 115 Km or 71 miles.

How long does it take to Annapurna Base Camp Trek?

The following 12 days itinerary Starting and ending at Kathmandu is the best way to get there. if you trek through Ghandruk or Chhomrong it will take 9 days, similarly, if you start from Kande/Phedi it will take 12 days too. so the Annapurna Base Camp Trek can be done in between 7 to 15 days. just let us know how long you want to spend?

What is the highest point of the Annapurna Base Camp Trek?

The highest point of Annapurna Base Camp Trek is Annapuran Base Camp, at the altitude of 4130mt. We also visite Poon Hill at the altitude of 3210mt.

What happens if I need to leave/cancel the trek early?

Anything can happen anytime during the trek. If you need to leave your trek on the middle of the trail we will provide maximum effort to make sure your safe return to Kathmandu. And we will assist with your travel arrangements for your home. you have to know that we will not be able to refund any money to you.